This is a completely automated website built to periodically check Sony's servers for PlayStation 4 firmware updates. This way you don't need to keep manually checking on your PS4, or wait for Sony to update their website. The information it gathers is then parsed and displayed in real time.

Be sure to check out the Notifications tab to follow the automated Twitter account for updates, and if you have an If This Then That account you can receive a text message or email as soon as the site finds a new firmware update.

The Regular type of firmware (also known as System type) is the traditional system software update that your PS4 needs. It is the same file that your PS4 would normally download on its own.

The Recovery type of firmware is a full reinstall of the PS4's system software. This is needed for when you install a new hard drive, or otherwise wish to completely reset your PS4. Recovery will completely erase the PS4's hard drive.

Download Info:

The PS4's firmware updates are region-free, and are the exact same across all regions. The region select option is only used to generate a download link for the closest server to your location, this way you get the fastest speed possible.

This site does not host or store any of the firmware update files. The download links point directly to Sony's region-based servers.

Current Links (North America):

Regular:

Recovery:

MD5 Info:

MD5 (message-digest algorithm) is a hash function used for a variety of things. In relation to the PS4's firmware, its purpose is to allow you to to verify the data integrity of the firmware update file after downloading.

With modern browsers and networks today, receiving an error through downloading is rare; nonetheless, the MD5 hash is provided for your convenience.

Visit WinMD5.com to download their free software to quickly and easily verify the MD5 hashes of files.

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